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Silver Copper Crossing opens

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Silver Copper Crossing officially opened Friday, June 7, and links Arizona and Nevada just eight miles south of Bullhead City. The $60.6 million project began in November 2021, and is the third bridge linking Bullhead City and Laughlin, Nev. It spans 724 feet and sits 35 feet above the Colorado River.

Festivities began at 9 a.m. with free donuts and snow cones, followed by a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. officiated by Bullhead City Mayor Steve D’Amico and Nevad Commissioner Michael Naft. Festivities soon moved to the Anderson Fieldhouse in Bullhead City, which sported vendors and live music throughout the day.

Judge rejects plea deal, recuses self from swindle case

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A couple of Lake Havasu City fraud case victims flipped the script at a change of plea hearing in Kingman, and essentially tried to conduct a mini-trial for defendant Edward Krown, 43.
Judge Doug Camacho had already accepted the plea agreement entered June 5, but that was before two of Krown’s victims railed against the defendant for 20 minutes or more.

Beale Street is complete: June First Friday proved it

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago14 mins

KINGMAN – Beale Street has a new look after a year of construction and support from the community and hundreds, if not thousands, came out to enjoy the look, feel and fun.
Friday’s celebration could’ve quite been the biggest First Friday event since its inception. Beale Street was closed from 2 p.m. until about 10 p.m. from Second to Sixth Street along the revitalized road and sidewalks to allow the businesses, vendors and citizens to participate in the revelry.

Irrigation workshop slated

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Do you want to know how to install a new home landscaping irrigation system? The Mohave County Master Gardeners will host an irrigation workshop on Saturday, June 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Mohave County Cooperative Extension Office, 101 E. Beale St.

State News

BLM implements seasonal fire restrictions in central and western Arizona due to increased fire risk

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

PHOENIX – Effective Thursday, June 6, at 8 a.m. seasonal Stage 1 fire restrictions will be implemented on Bureau of Land Management-managed lands in the Colorado River District and Phoenix District. This includes BLM-managed lands in La Paz, Maricopa, southern Mohave, northern Pinal, western Pima, Yavapai and Yuma counties. Fire managers have noted an increase in wildfire activity, which is anticipated to peak as the weather continues to get hotter and drier in the coming months. Fire restrictions help to limit activities on public lands that are known to be the most common causes of wildfires.

Community News

MCC Stresses Importance of Attending Accredited Health Programs

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY — Mohave Community College (MCC) is proud to emphasize the importance of enrolling in accredited colleges, particularly those offering accredited health programs such as Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, and Nursing. As the healthcare industry continues to grow, the demand for qualified professionals who have received a quality education from accredited institutions has never been higher.

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Silver Copper Crossing opens

Judge rejects plea deal, recuses self from swindle case

Beale Street is complete: June First Friday proved it

Irrigation workshop slated

BLM implements seasonal fire restrictions in central and western Arizona due to increased fire risk

MCC Stresses Importance of Attending Accredited Health Programs

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